BREAKING: Plateau Government Shuts Down All Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases
The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools…
Turan Rising: How Turkey Built a Sphere of Influence Between Central Asia and the Middle East
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UN Assembly Approves Push for More Accurate World Maps
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for greater use of world maps that more…
YORUBA CULTURE: A CIVILIZATION ON THE BRINK
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BREAKING: Atiku’s $1.2m Lobbyist Misleads Nigerians Over Trump Appointment, Gets Unpaid Students’ Honours Panel Role, Not White House Policy Job
Nigerian-born United States lobbyist Karl Okeke Von Batten, whose firm is reportedly working for former Vice President Atiku…
Tinubu Congratulates Former FirstBank CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, on Installation as Balogun of Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the former Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Adesola…
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Presidency Clarifies Tinubu’s Washington FOIA Case, Says It Is Not a Criminal Trial
The Presidency has moved to clarify recent reports surrounding an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case involving…
Marwa Orders NDLEA Investigators to Dismantle Drug Cartels’ Financial Networks
The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa…
UNIPORT Graduate Killing: Rivers Police Dismiss Four Officers, Parade 14 Suspects Over Alleged Crimes
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed four officers found culpable in connection with the killing of 22-year-old…
HANADI Challenges Islamic Council Over Shehu Buba Case, Says Religion Must Not Shield Anyone From DSS Probe
The Hausa Native Advancement and Development Initiative (HANADI) has challenged the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN)…
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APM Governorship Candidate Steps Down for Adeleke Ahead of Osun Election
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Adebayo Simon…
ROYAL WAR: Fusengbuwa Council Rejects Removal of Leaders, Draws Battle Lines Over Awujale Succession
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Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has celebrated its alumna, Mary Olowolagba, following her appointment as an Assistant Professor of…
Osun APC Candidate AMBO Allegedly Escapes Attack on Campaign Convoy
The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Munirudeen Oyebamiji, popularly known as…
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“I have no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered” — Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir
The Izala Scholars Council leader says he will continue supporting and encouraging Muslims to back a Muslim-Muslim presidential…
Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
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Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
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BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has significantly deepened his investment in the financial institution…
BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
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Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Issues Strike Ultimatum
More than 200 professors and other academic staff have reportedly resigned from Kaduna State University (KASU) over poor…
ASUU Gives 20 Universities 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed 20 universities across Nigeria to issue 14-day ultimatums to…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has honoured outstanding students, teachers, and NYSC award recipients, rewarding academic excellence…
University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th…
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BREAKING: Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
The end of an era. Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football with Argentina, bringing the curtain…
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew After World Cup Qualification Failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked the Super Falcons’ technical crew following the team’s failure to qualify for…
CAF Backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Endorses Governance Apology Amid Controversy
The Confederation of African Football has unanimously reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, endorsing FIFA’s apology…
“Too Late to Save Your Dignity” – Luis Figo Calls for Infantino’s Resignation as FIFA President
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Senator Shehu Buba Demands Legal Action, Challenges Hassan to Produce Evidence Linking Him to Terrorists
BAUCHI: Senator Shehu Buba Umar has challenged Hassan to present evidence backing allegations linking him to terrorist activities,…
Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment, Names Ademola Ade-John Senior Special Assistant on Transportation and Mobility
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John as Senior Special Assistant to…
Reps Committee Uncovers 12 More Allegedly Fake Agencies, 58 Bank Accounts Linked to PFIPC DG
The House of Representatives committee investigating the activities of the Public-Private Infrastructure and Financing Commission (PFIPC) has uncovered…
Tinubu Hails Shettima at 60, Calls Him “Trusted Partner” Whose Loyalty, Wisdom and Service Remain Invaluable to Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima as he clocks 60, describing him as a…
Deji of Akure Endorses Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network as Ondo Command Is Inaugurated
The Deji of Akure has endorsed Chief Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network as the Ondo State Command…
Nigerian Army Debunks Fake 92 Regular Recruitment Intake Publication, Warns Public Against Fraudsters
The Nigerian Army has debunked a fake recruitment publication circulating on social media claiming that applications for the…
VP Shettima Warns South Africa: Nigeria Will No Longer Tolerate Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks on Nigerians
Luanda, Angola: Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals…
Atiku’s $1.2m Washington Lobbying Deal Under Fire as Presidency Accuses Opposition of Peddling ‘Political Speculation as Classified Information’
The Presidency has criticised what it described as a coordinated media campaign surrounding a Washington-based advisory and lobbying…